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The History of Christmas Markets in the UK
Christmas Markets in the UK were very popular until Oliver Cromwell banned the celebration of Christmas in the fashion people had become used to and this affected the Christmas Markets which died out instantly. There were, of course, many markets in Britain during the Victorian era which would sell Christmas related products and foodstuffs in the run-up to Christmas but they were not known as Christmas Markets.
Christmas Markets, Events & Breaks in the UK
UK Christmas Markets often have continental themes bringing over French, German or Italian traders. There are traditional German markets in many UK cities and towns including Leeds, London, Glasgow and Oxford. Please see our Christmas breaks section for a wide choice of Christmas market coach tours, seasonal breaks by air and rail and fabulous hotel offers.
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Other Christmas Markets in the UK
Cheltenham Christmas Market
Now in its 16th year, 2018 offers an excellent opportunity for those with an eye for quality to experience one of the best Christmas Markets in the United Kingdom
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Cheltenham
- Rating
- Views
- 31016
Exeter Christmas Market
Christmas Market held in the grounds of the Exeter Cathedral.
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Exeter
- Rating
- Views
- 29579
Blenheim Palace – Living Crafts for Christmas...
Open: 14th November – 17th November 2019 About this event Living Crafts for Christmas is an indulgent day out where…
- Price
- TICKETED
- Location
- Blenheim Palace
- Rating
- Views
- 24351
Wrexham Victorian Christmas Market
Open: 5th December 2019 About this event Wrexham’s Christmas Market has become one of the most eagerly awaited events in…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Wrexham
- Rating
- Views
- 22213
Winter Fair Ardingly W.Sussex
Visitors to the Winter Fair will be welcomed with a Christmas choir and a magical Snow Queen on stilts before entering…
- Price
- £6
- Location
- Ardingly
- Rating
- Views
- 21719
Rochester Christmas Market
Open: Saturday 30th Nov – Sunday 15th Dec 2019 About this event Set in the picturesque Rochester Castle Gardens, browse…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Rochester
- Rating
- Views
- 19967
Llandudno Christmas Fayre
Now in our 15th year we have become recognised as one of the largest Christmas markets in Wales and attract around 30,000 visitors over the 4 days.
- Price
- £4.50
- Location
- Llandudno
- Rating
- Views
- 19746
A Taste of London Winter 2018
East London’s Tobacco Dock will transform into a foodie wonderland for 4 days of festive eating, drinking and entertainment.
- Location
- London
- Rating
- Views
- 18471
Harrogate Christmas Market
Open: 14th November – 17th November 2019 About this event A traditional award winning Christmas Market with a Yorkshire flavour, Harrogate…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Harrogate
- Rating
- Views
- 18341
Liverpool Christmas Market
Experience our traditional Christmas markets
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Liverpool
- Rating
- Views
- 17182